The SEEDS Initiative comprises seven distinct areas of focus, each with unique objectives, goals, and initiatives. The focus areas and their objective statements are listed below.
To learn more about each of the focus areas and how to get involved, please contact the respective focus area leads or the Opportunity & Engagement Leadership team at surgeryOE@duke.edu.
Education
Develop processes to recognize faculty involvement in education, with a specific focus on support for trainees.
Environment
Build a culture that helps all faculty, trainees, researchers, and staff excel through educational, cultural, and interpersonal initiatives.
Leadership
Purposefully prepare current and future faculty, trainee, and staff leaders to successfully guide teams
Professional Development, Promotion, and Retention
Build programs that support the career development of all faculty, trainees, researchers, and staff.
Recruitment
Promote and support equitable hiring practices for faculty, trainees, researchers, and staff.
Research & Innovation
Support research efforts that improve quality of and access to healthcare for all patients, and create opportunities for people from all backgrounds to conduct research.
Outreach
Address health disparities in our local community; expand access to dignified care for all patients; and leverage Duke’s position as a global, national, and regional leader to create outreach and service opportunities for all.
Contact Us
For any questions, comments, inquiries, or to report an issue or concern, please contact us at SurgeryOE@duke.edu.